There’s something special about sunset at Yosemite National Park. Whether it’s the day’s final bit of light illuminating the highest peaks of the Sierra Nevada, or long shadows cast across ...

Some of the most scenic winter hikes in Yosemite include the one-mile Lower Yosemite Fall path — wheelchair-accessible if the trail isn't too snowy or icy — the two-mile round-trip route to ...

The "firefall" on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park is shown Feb. 23, 2019. The effect only happens when Horsetail Fall is flowing from winter rain and the setting February sun hits the rock at ...

Watch: Firefall phenomenon gives waterfall lava-like appearance at Yosemite National Park. Firefall happens in the winter, when Horsetail Fall is flowing and the sunset hits the waterfall just right.

The “firefall” on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park is shown Feb. 23, 2019. The effect only happens when Horsetail Fall is flowing from winter rain and the setting February sun hits the ...

Following severe winter storms, record-breaking snowfall, and atmospheric rivers that caused damage to the area, Yosemite partially reopened on Saturday, March 18 after closing on February 23.

Every winter, people gather at Yosemite National Park and stare at El Capitan for the chance at seeing a few brief minutes of magic. Here's how you can see it. SF Gate Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo ...

Yosemite National Park has been called a winter wonderland. Snow-covered trees are shown in this photo published on Jan. 26, 2010. Marci Stenberg Merced Sun-Star ...

The National Weather Service said a Winter Storm Warning was in effect for the Lower Sierra and Yosemite Valley from 4 a.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday.

There are plenty of other spots across Yosemite’s 760,000 acres that offer a spectacular sunset view. Sentinel Dome : “You get this incredible view of the valley and Half Dome right in front ...